Clinical nursing worksheet with answers

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by:

1. AA fungal infection of the nerves
2. BA bacterial skin infection
3. CReactivation of the chickenpox virus
4. DAn allergy to medicines

What is the usual normal range for serum potassium in adults (in mmol/L, numerically equal to mEq/L)?

1. AAbout 135–145 mmol/L
2. BAbout 3.5–5.0 mmol/L
3. CAbout 1.5–2.5 mmol/L
4. DAbout 6.5–8.0 mmol/L

In the ABCDE approach to an acutely ill patient, what does "A" stand for?

1. AAirway
2. BAllergies
3. CAssessment
4. DAnalgesia

Which is a recognised risk factor for postoperative nausea and vomiting?

1. ABeing male
2. BA short operation under local anaesthetic
3. CUse of opioids after surgery
4. DBeing a smoker

A spontaneously breathing patient is critically ill and hypoxic. Which oxygen delivery gives the highest concentration?

1. ANon-rebreathe mask with reservoir bag at 15 L/min
2. BVenturi mask set to 24%
3. CSimple face mask at 5 L/min with the patient sitting up
4. DNasal cannula at 2 L/min

Which features suggest Cushing's syndrome?

1. ADark skin, low blood pressure, salt craving and a low blood sodium level
2. BWeight gain around the trunk, a rounded face and thin, easily bruised skin
3. CCoarse facial features and very large hands and feet
4. DWeight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and protruding eyes

After a head injury, a patient passes very large volumes of dilute urine and the serum sodium is rising. What is most likely?

1. ADiabetes insipidus
2. BAcute kidney injury
3. CSyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
4. DDiabetes mellitus

A patient due a blood transfusion is not wearing an identity band. What should the nurse do?

1. ACheck the name on the bed and proceed
2. BNot start until a correct identity band is in place and identity is confirmed
3. CAsk another patient to confirm who the patient is
4. DAsk the patient to state their name and date of birth, then start straight away